Although he appeared in An Evening With Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin on Broadway in November 2011/2012, and in The Last Two People On Earth: An Apocalyptic Vaudeville, starring Mandy and Taylor Mac, directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman in NY in 2013 and at ART in Boston in May 2015, this will be Patinkin’s first role in a Broadway musical since 2000, when he was nominated for a Tony for The Wild Party. Tickets are on sale now at Telecharge.com.

Mandy Patinkin has given iconic performances in every major entertainment medium. On Broadway, he created the role of ‘Che’ in Evita and ‘George’ in Sunday in the Park with George. Television appearances include his currently Emmy nominated performance as Saul on “Homeland,” “Chicago Hope,” “Dead Like Me,” and “Criminal Minds.” Feature films include Yentl, Dick Tracy, and the beloved “Inigo Montoya” in The Princess Bride. In all, he has been nominated for six Emmy Awards, three Golden Globes, and three Tonys, winning an Emmy for “Chicago Hope” and a Tony Award for Evita.

“Mandy Patinkin is a titan of musical theatre. He has given us some of the most unforgettable performances in Broadway history and created some of the most iconic leading roles ever written for musical theater,” said producer Howard Kagan. “So it’s an incredible honor that Mandy said yes to the idea of making his return to Broadway as Pierre in The Great Comet. We can’t wait to see how Mandy makes the role of Pierre his own as he joins the Comet family.”

Patinkin will star opposite Tony nominated actress Denée Benton as ‘Natasha.’ Okieriete “Oak” Onaodowan will play his final performance as ‘Pierre’ on August 13.

Created by three-time Tony nominee Dave Malloy (Ghost Quartet, Preludes) and directed by Tony nomineeRachel Chavkin (Hadestown, Artistic Director of The TEAM), The Great CometT began previews at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre (249 West 45th Street) on October 18, and officially opened Monday, November 14, 2016.

The Great Comet features a thrilling mix of rock, pop, soul, electronic dance music and classic Broadway. Inspired by a 70-page slice of War And Peace, the immersive staging of this unforgettable epic story brings audiences just inches from the performers as they light up Broadway in an experience like no other. The Great Cometwas nominated for 12 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Outstanding Leading Actor in a Musical (Josh Groban), Outstanding Leading Actress in a Musical (Denée Benton), Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical (Lucas Steele), Outstanding Direction (Rachel Chavkin), Outstanding Original Score (Dave Malloy), Outstanding Book (Dave Malloy), Outstanding Orchestrations (Dave Malloy), Outstanding Choreography (Sam Pinkleton), and Outstanding Costume Design (Paloma Young). The Great Cometreceived two 2017 Tony Awards for Outstanding Scenic Design (Mimi Lien) and Outstanding Lighting Design (Bradley King).

Tickets for The Great Cometare available via Telecharge.com or by visiting the Imperial Theater box office (249 West 45th Street). Tickets range from $59 to $169. For groups of 10+, call 1-800-432-7780. Performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday at 7pm, Wednesday at 2pm and 8pm, Thursday at 7pm, Friday at 8pm, Saturday at 2pm and 8pm, Sunday at 3pm.

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Originally from Pittsburgh, Courtney has been part of the New York theatre scene for the past decade. In addition to local and regional acting, she has worked in marketing and development roles at several Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters, including Circle in the Square and Atlantic Theater Company. Joining the Samuel French team in 2013, Courtney serves as the Marketing Manager for Social Media and Community, managing social media engagement, editing Breaking Character Magazine, and producing community events. Proud alum of Carnegie Mellon University. Twitter and Instagram: @courtkochuba.